“Surprisingly, The Wrap wasn’t nearly as complicated to figure out as I expected, and my baby loved being nestled up next to me. The organic, U.S.A.-made fabric is ultra breathable, and the wrap comes complete with a built-in pouch for quick and compact storage. It also has a hidden pacifier pocket, which is a celebrated feature on any piece of baby

“Lugging around a diaper bag while trying to hold your baby at the same time can be difficult, but the Sidekick Bliss makes the job simple by being both a diaper bag and baby carrier in one. The bag is durable, the fabric can be easily cleaned, and the little extras like the changing pad and snack pouch make it even more impressive.”

“The Outback can be used on the front (with baby facing in) or back. A particularly awesome feature is the fact that it can be used as a seat as well—what a smart idea! The carrier readily attaches to most any standard chair and holds baby in place for playing or eating. It’s extremely convenient when you don’t have access to a highchair.”

“Wearing my (not so) little lady in the front pack was starting to take its toll on my back, so I was thrilled to swap it for the GO. The waist belt allows me to carry the majority of baby’s weight in my hips, and the easy-to-adjust shoulder straps are a cinch to figure out. My daughter loves it—and so does my back.”

“The Agility is a brilliant hybrid of a wrap and front carrier, requiring less origami than a wrap but a more snug fit than a front carrier. It’s a cozy option for fragile newbies and a comfortable choice for exhausted parents. It doesn’t take much effort to figure out or use, and it’s allowed me to accomplish tasks like making dinner and folding laundry which, as other new parents can attest, is no small feat.”

“When my partner and I first pulled the Active Carrier out of the box, we were happy to find that the fabric is soft and flexible—and I adored the cute polka dot design. The pack is lightweight and convenient to tuck inside a diaper bag or suitcase. The whole thing is machine washable as well.”

“One of the coolest features of the Stowaway is that it folds into a self-contained travel bag—perfect for jet setters or parents wanting to throw the carrier in their diaper bag. It’s lightweight (a little over a pound) but boasts the same great features as Ergobaby’s classic carrier, including a sleeping hood, padded straps, and zipper pocket for your cellphone and keys.”

“What I love about the Linen Ring Sling is its versatility. You can wear it a number of ways including tummy-to-tummy, on your back and hip, and in a cradle hold. You can even nurse with it on—hands-free—and no one will be the wiser. It’s so nice not to have to stop everything to feed my munchkin.”

“My husband and I are drastically different in size, but with a quick tweaking of the shoulder and waist straps, we’re able to easily swap Britax’s Baby Carrier between us, which is super convenient. Of course, the biggest plus is that its design is uncomplicated and gender neutral enough for my husband to actually wear.”

“I’ve been a fan of Beco for a while now, so I was eager to see what their newest carrier—the Soleil—would entail. Fortunately, it didn’t disappoint. Sporting the gorgeous prints the brand is known for, it offers a padded headrest and leg support, crossable shoulder straps, and even a built-in pocket, key ring and toy ring.”

“The Adjustable Sling by Dr. Sears is great for carrying in a variety of holds, including cradle, front, cuddle style and hip styles—I was relieved to see that my options weren’t limited at all with this carrier. The material is übersoft and the shoulder area is nicely padded.”

“The Baby K'tan Baby Carrier can be used in up to eight positions—I was eager to try all of them, but soon realized that one is for carrying twins, and I don’t have any of those! It’s lightweight and breathable, and we’re able to wear it for long stretches. It folds nicely for storage so we especially love it for travel.”

“I was drawn to the Oh Snap! initially because of the ‘design your own BabyHawk’ feature. The brand has an amazing variety of choices and fabric colors! But the kicker in the end was the comfort—the carrier supports my lower back while my son’s riding frontside, and when he’s bigger I’ll be able to move him to a back carry. Versatile, well-made and cute—a winning combo.”

“The Baby Carrier Miracle can be used on the wearer’s front with baby facing in or out. When our baby was smaller, we wore him high on our chests with his weight distributed across our shoulders. As he’s grown, we’ve begun to carry him closer to our bellies and tightened the waist belt to hold his weight more in our hips. We love that it adapts as our needs change.”